Places to visit in Chennai encompasses Marina beach, historical Mahabalipuram, Birla Planetarium, San Thome church, Thousand Lights Mosque, Guindy National park, ancient and divine temples of Gods and Goddesses and this metropolitan city never stops with a small list. From old to contemporary and from nature to architecture, Chennai possesses an impressive variety of places to impress and entertain tourists.

Covelong Beach: The Coromandel coast in the proximity of Chennai is blessed to have Covelong Beach on its laps that shines brightly under the sun and stars due to plenty of activities it offers to its travelers. Known for its serene beauty of the surroundings, this beach was once a major port for the ships on the voyage.

Marina Beach: India's largest beach is right around the corner when one is in Chennai. With an extent from Fort St. George to Besant Nagar, the beach is lined with up palm trees. A view when sky and water meet at both the ends is just visible right in front of the eyes when one stands at the shores.

Mahabalipuram: Also known as Mamallapuram, it is one of the best places to visit near Chennai. Mahabalipuram is an ancient place known for rock-cut built-up architecture with extensive carvings.